In less than a week, Bode apologized for his comments, he took responsibility for his comments and his governing body took decisive action.

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We have indicated to our athletes it is perfectly appropriate to wave the flag and when they do so they should wave it with pride and honor.

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I think there is a greater level of awareness and recognition of these athletes further out from the games than we've seen in the past. I think that phenomenon really began before Salt Lake City.

217

These are very serious allegations. We will immediately begin to investigate these claims and if we determine there has been misconduct on the part of the coach, the appropriate disciplinary action will be taken. This matter will receive immediate and complete attention.

176

The purpose is twofold. One, to assess their willingness to speak with us and, two, if they're willing to do so, to schedule a time and date to get that done.

162

In the long term, there is a direct correlation between the strength of the N.G.B.'s and the strength of the U.S. Olympic team.

130

No one is being singled out. But the accumulated effect of letting that go unchecked would hinder the ability we have to do what we do.

129

By doing it this way, you have an opportunity to have a candid conversation with all those involved.

120

There should be absolutely no confusion about how a matter such as this is to be handled by a National Governing Body. We review the anti-doping protocols with our N.G.B.'s and we expect every N.G.B. to strictly comply with these protocols. We have made the leadership of the U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Federation acutely aware of our concern over how this matter was handled.

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